Epic Systems has reconsidered a one-year increase in its employee noncompete clause for employees wanting to consult on Epic for Vonlay consulting group, which specializes in Epic consulting, according to a report from Isthmus.
Traditionally, Epic has included a one-year noncompete in its employee contracts, which can cause those who leave the EHR giant to leave the Madison/Verona area for places where they can put their health IT skills to work.
When Huron Consulting Group announced its purchase of Vonlay in April, Epic successfully intervened, requiring a two-year noncompete for its former employees that chose to go to Vonlay. At the time, Huron agreed to the deal.
Now, the extra noncompete clause year is being reversed.“This is being reverted to a one year term. We’d rather not comment on the policy as a whole,” said Epic spokesman Brian Sanger in an email to Isthmus.
Epic may be concerned about accusations of anticompetitive behavior or violations of federal antitrust laws, spurring the reversal, according to the report. Noncompetes are court-supported when they are necessary for protecting trade secrets and other privileged information of former employers.
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